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In '''JomSocial Backend''' -> '''Configuration''' -> '''Integrations''' -> '''Google Maps''', right under the API field, you will find the "Location Field" setting. Select what is the location field to measure the distance. <br/>
 
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{{alert|We suggest you use the real location field introduced with JomSocial 4.3 but any other location related field like city or country will do|alert-info}}

Revision as of 03:50, 25 November 2016

Overview

Starting from Jomsocial 4.3, a radius search can be performed and distance can also be displayed in the profile or tooltips and memberlists.

Get the API

Go to the Google Maps website and press "Get A Key" button.

Get-a-key.png

Create the project if you don't have one already and agree to the terms of services then press "Create and enable api" button.

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The screen with your neew api key will show up.
Copy the key and paste it into the appropriate Api key field which is located in JomSocial Backend -> Configuration -> Integrations -> Google Maps

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Select the location field

In JomSocial Backend -> Configuration -> Integrations -> Google Maps, right under the API field, you will find the "Location Field" setting. Select what is the location field to measure the distance.

We suggest you use the real location field introduced with JomSocial 4.3 but any other location related field like city or country will do